BASH | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Bash

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

mid 17th century (as a verb): imitative, perhaps a blend of bang and smash, dash, etc.

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: baʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

strike hard and violently

Short Definition:

strike hard

Examples:
  • they bashed him over the head with a blunt object
  • the car's rear window had been bashed in
  • people were bashing on the doors

Word: Bash

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: baʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a heavy blow

Short Definition:

blow

Examples:
  • a bash on the head
Definition:

a party or social event

Short Definition:

party

Examples:
  • a birthday bash
Definition:

an attempt

Short Definition:

attempt

Examples:
  • have a bash at this quiz

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